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IoT is a perfect use for notifying you if the furnace fails and you are not home since IoT temperature sensors operate independently of the thermostat. I've put
by knz 10y ago
IoT is a perfect use for notifying you if the furnace fails and you are not home since IoT temperature sensors operate independently of the thermostat. I've put a Nest Thermostat in multiple houses now and been very happy with them - the remote control functionality, decent web UI for additional control/scheduling, and the app are simple enough for family members who are not in IT to use.
- ghaff 10y agoI agree that one can imagine an IoT system designed by paranoids for northern houses that does things like provide undertemperature warnings, shuts off plumbing systems, etc. I'd considered buying such a system. The Nest though strikes me as a flashy device that potentially decreases overall system reliability. ADDED: In general, I'm sure a Nest works fine. I just have a use case where the winter reliability of my heating system is really important. I can't control every aspect of that but I don't want to hurt any aspect of it for trivial gains.